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mcgeorgerl · November 6th, 2009, 10:04 PM

My Mighty Mite neck just arrived.

The fit, finish, frets all look pretty good for an under $100 neck.

My question is about the neck adjustment plug. I think Fender uses walnut or something similar. The one in the Might Mite appears to be...ugh...plastic. I've looked at it under 30X magnification and I can see no wood grain but that could be because of the finish.

Doe's anyone know if, in fact, they use plastic?

I looks like when the head radius was sanded, a tiny amount of the material melted into/bonded to/stained the maple (We're talking about an area about 1mm square. To make it perfect I'm fairly sure I can scrape it down and refinish.

Ironwolf · November 6th, 2009, 10:24 PM

It is plastic.

mcgeorgerl · November 6th, 2009, 11:07 PM

I know I can be a bit picky at times and I'm just not thrilled about the plastic.

If I had known, I probably would have passed but I'll console myself with knowing that it's a decent neck to start with.

I can't figure out why they would "cheap out" on the plug when wood could not possibly cost that much more.

Joefaity · November 7th, 2009, 12:26 AM

My guess would be that it's easier to mold plastic than to cut and drill wood. Just my guess.

jrfrond · November 7th, 2009, 12:45 AM

You won't have to worry unless someone approaches your guitar with a 30x microscope!

I know all about being picky, but really, c'mon now. For $100, you have to let it go.

edgemarc · November 7th, 2009, 01:14 AM

Your the only one it's gonna bug, but bug you it always will.

chezdeluxe · November 7th, 2009, 05:14 AM

C'mon relax .The binding on a Martin D45 is plastic.

Southern Ill Electrics · November 7th, 2009, 10:43 AM

I've used them on some builds........All needed some work,but so have all the other necks I have used...........Once you get it finished and playing well, I doubt it'll matter.

November 6th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
mcgeorgerl TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 54 Posts: 88	Might Mite neck question My Mighty Mite neck just arrived. The fit, finish, frets all look pretty good for an under $100 neck. My question is about the neck adjustment plug. I think Fender uses walnut or something similar. The one in the Might Mite appears to be...ugh...plastic. I've looked at it under 30X magnification and I can see no wood grain but that could be because of the finish. Doe's anyone know if, in fact, they use plastic? I looks like when the head radius was sanded, a tiny amount of the material melted into/bonded to/stained the maple (We're talking about an area about 1mm square. To make it perfect I'm fairly sure I can scrape it down and refinish.

November 6th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ironwolf Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 53 Posts: 1,379	It is plastic. __________________ Oderint Dum Metuant - Nero Caesar

November 7th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
jrfrond Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 537	You won't have to worry unless someone approaches your guitar with a 30x microscope! I know all about being picky, but really, c'mon now. For $100, you have to let it go. __________________ *John R. Frondelli*

November 7th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Southern Ill Electrics VENDOR Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hamilton County Age: 39 Posts: 1,063	I've used them on some builds........All needed some work,but so have all the other necks I have used...........Once you get it finished and playing well, I doubt it'll matter. __________________ Jeffro' at Southern Ill Electrics 618-643-2406/618-308-0223 God Bless Les and Leo.

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November 6th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
mcgeorgerl TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 54 Posts: 88	I know I can be a bit picky at times and I'm just not thrilled about the plastic. If I had known, I probably would have passed but I'll console myself with knowing that it's a decent neck to start with. I can't figure out why they would "cheap out" on the plug when wood could not possibly cost that much more.

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Joefaity Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington (the good one) Posts: 125	My guess would be that it's easier to mold plastic than to cut and drill wood. Just my guess.

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